THE MENA

Saudi GDP up 12.2% in second quarter, exceeding initial estimate

By M D
September 7, 2022
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A view shows vehicles driving on a street in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia February 16, 2021. Saudi Arabia’s real gross domestic product expanded by 12.2% in […]

BUSINESS FINANCE FOOD INTERNATIONAL MENA

Egypt in talks to replace detained Ukraine wheat cargo, sources say

By M D
September 7, 2022
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Egypt has been negotiating to replace a detained Ukrainian wheat shipment, two people with knowledge of the matter said, after talks to release the vessel […]

BUSINESS EUROPE FOOD HEALTH INTERNATIONAL LIFE STYLE MEDICAL SCIENCE

Worrying numbers of older children having energy drinks regularly

By M D
February 8, 2022
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Up to a third of UK children – mostly young teens – consume at least one energy drink a week, while some are having them […]

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT FINANCE INTERNATIONAL LIFE STYLE MENA PROPERTY SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY

Dubai plans to cut carbon emissions 30% by 2030 – Govt media office

By M D
February 6, 2022
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Dubai plans to cut carbon emissions by 30% by the end of 2030, the emirate’s government media office said on Sunday on its website. The […]

BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL SPORTS

Russia and China tell NATO to stop expansion, Moscow backs Beijing on Taiwan

By M D
February 4, 2022
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Russia and China called in a joint statement on Friday for NATO to halt its expansion while Moscow said it fully supported Beijing’s stance on […]

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT FINANCE INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY

Engineering honours magnet pioneer

By M D
February 1, 2022
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5 min read

IMAGE SOURCE, SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARYImage caption, Neodymium-iron-boron is the strongest permanent magnet material in wide-scale use today Name a technology that is all around us, underpins […]